Tips for Maintaining Alkalinity in Your Diet

Feeling sluggish? Struggling to recover from workouts? It might not be your age – it could be your body's internal environment. The Ageless Performance approach emphasizes the importance of achieving a balanced pH, the acid-alkaline level within your body, for optimal health and performance.

Understanding Protein and pH Balance

Protein is a crucial component of a healthy diet, especially for active individuals. However, protein metabolism can create a burden on the body if your overall health is compromised. The Ageless Performance strategy addresses this by emphasizing high-quality, easily absorbed protein sources. This reduces stress on the body during digestion and utilization. While protein is essential, excessive intake, particularly of lower quality sources, can disrupt your body's pH balance, leading to a condition called acidosis.

The Power of Plant-Based Alkalinity

The Ageless Performance combats potential protein-induced acidosis through a focus on high-volume, low-glycemic vegetables. These vibrant greens and colorful vegetables are naturally alkalizing, helping to counteract the acidifying effects of protein and the typical North American diet. The specific recommendations are outlined more on the book and generally involve prioritizing vegetables in your meals.

Fueling for Activity and Disease Prevention

If you're battling illness or pushing your limits with intense activity, your body requires a higher level of alkalizing foods to prevent acidosis. This ensures your body doesn't steal essential nutrients to maintain a healthy pH. The Ageless Performance program automatically incorporates this by emphasizing vegetables alongside protein to promote healthy protein metabolism, limit waste product buildup, and offset potential protein-induced acidosis.

Finding Balance: Protein and Performance

Don't be afraid of protein! The Ageless Performance approach provides the right amount and quality of protein to support your health without creating toxicity concerns. By following the plan in its entirety, you'll get the protein your body needs for optimal function without the worry of protein-induced issues. Remember, these recommendations are designed for individuals consuming protein spread across 4-5 meals daily. For extreme training exceeding two hours a day, additional adjustments might be needed to account for increased carbohydrate requirements.

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